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University Daily Kansan
Down to Dallas
Thursday, Mar. 27, 1986
KU, Duke will meet in rematch
United Press International
Both Kansas and Duke have made it down the road to Dallas with team-minded play. Both teams have several players who can dominate a game and control its outcome.
Here is a synopsis of the coaches and starting fives for Duke and Kansas. They will play in the NCAA semifinal game starting at 5 p.m. Saturday.
Larry Brown." His quiet, professional bearing is in contrast to the other Brown (Dale), who has coached LSU into the Final Four.
No. 25 — Danny Manning, forward,
6-11, 215, sophomore, 16.9 points a game.
6.3 rebounds a game. An outstanding player who can do everything, including handling the ball. Scored 10 straight Kansas points down the stretch in the Jayhawks' regional championship victory over North Carolina State.
No. 30 — Greg Dreffling, center, 7-1,
250, senior. 11.5 point a game, 6.6
rebounds a game. Combines with Manning to make up a giant one-two punch. But, like Manning, Dreiling all too finds himself in foul problems. Those foul difficulties almost cost Kansas its regional semifinal game against Michigan State, and both will have to avoid cheap fouls if the Javahwens are to win it all.
cuding 30 points against Kansas in Big Apple NIT final. Hits 54 percent of his shots. Surprising ability to work inside against bigger players for offensive rebounds and tip-ins.
No. 21 — Jay Bilas, center, 6-8,
senior, 7.0 points a game, 4.8
rebounds a game. An intelligent player,
Bilas uses his 225 pounds and position
to overcome a lack of height.
Recovered from early-season knee
injury. Shoots more than 60 percent
from the floor but only 58 percent
from line.
No. 24 — Johnny Dawkins, guard, 6-2, senior. 19.8 points a game, 3.4 rebounds a game. The dominant player in the East Regional. Always involved in the game's turning point. Has tremendous leaping ability, a good outside shot and strong drive to basket. Plays with intelligence and intensity. An All-American with extraordinary endurance.
No. 32—Mark Alarie, forward, 6-8,
senior, 17.4 points a game, 6.1 rebounds a game. A very mobile,
disciplined player, Alarie uses good positioning to rebound.
get the ball to it's teammates in the spots they need it. Has excellent quickness. Has started 104 games alongside Dawkins, whose talents he knows how to use.
No. 22 — Cedric Hunter, guard, 6-6,
180, junior. 9.3 points a game, 7.2
assists a game. Playmaking guard
who shoots sparingly but who sets up
his large teammates. He played 40
minutes against N.C. State and dealt
out nine of Kansas' 16 assists.
No. 35 - Calvin Thompson, guard,
6-6, 29 seniors, senior. 13.6 points a game, 4.5
rebounds a game. Played a big role in
Kansas' controversial win over
No. 12 — David Henderson, forward, 6-5, season. 14.4 points a game, 4.8 rebounds a game. His best games are usually the biggest games, in-
bothered by foot problems during the postseason but has been able to provide help during the tournament. One of his chief contributions has been as a team leader. His pep talk to Dreiling late in the N.C. State game fired up the Kansas center. Dreiling dominated the final moments.
No. 4 — Tommy Amaker, guard,
6-0, junior. 6.3 points a game, 1.9
rebounds a game. Excellent planker
with 228 assists and 90 turnovers. Can
Coach — Mike Krzyzewski, 11 years, 192-126. Krzyzewski has a 120-67 record at Duke after six years. Played at Army and was head coach there from 1976-1980 before coming to Duke. Played under Bobby Knight. Has Blue Devils playing a disciplined style that does not stifle the abilities of a player like Johnny Dawkins.
Duke (36-2)
Michigan State, scoring 26 points. Hit 57 percent from the field and 81 percent from the line during the year, serving as a counterpoint to the big men.